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Jacinta Allan to exit politics and not contest Bendigo East seat
Former Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced she will not recontest her seat of Bendigo East in the upcoming November state election, ending a parliamentary career that began in 1999.
Allan, who entered Parliament at age 25, served in various high-level roles including Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery and Deputy Premier before succeeding Daniel Andrews as Premier in September 2023. Her leadership ended on July 27, 2026, after losing the confidence of her parliamentary party, leading to Ben Carroll assuming the premiership.
During her tenure, Allan oversaw significant infrastructure projects such as the Metro Tunnel and level crossing removals. However, her legacy includes the cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to rising costs and criticism regarding the management of regional services and infrastructure spending.
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Ben Carroll · Bendigo East · Jacinta Allan · Labor Party · Victorian Government
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jacinta Allan stepped down as Labor leader on July 27, 2026. www.wyndhamtv.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Victorian Government scrapped the 2026 Commonwealth Games in July 2023. www.wyndhamtv.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jacinta Allan has held the seat of Bendigo East since 1999. www.wyndhamtv.com.au · theqldr.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jacinta Allan served as the Premier of Victoria. www.wyndhamtv.com.au · theqldr.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jacinta Allan will not recontest her seat of Bendigo East at the November state election. www.wyndhamtv.com.au · theqldr.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ben Carroll became the Premier of Victoria following Allan's leadership loss. www.wyndhamtv.com.au